. . "Although Murmansk's population is in decline???299,148 (2014 est.);[5] 307,257???(2010 Census);[4] 336,137???(2002 Census);[10] 468,039???(1989 Census)???[11]it remains the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. [12] If Finland could administer those lands including the city, would the city be better today ?" . .